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Library, Supreme Cour FIRST EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

No. 18605

FOUNDED 881 一拜體,辦二月一十英港香

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,

1938 日 十月九

ANGLO-ITALIAN

SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS $30.00 PER ANNUM

1938 GUN LOP

SO YEARS OF GROWIN

DUNLOP Fort

The Tyre with 2,000 Terth

PACT What The Four Men To

Plan

TO COME INTO FORCE Envisages Decide Fate

Spanish Plan Means- THE arant

of "belligerent rights" would recognise both sides 31 Governments at war, end the International coast patrol of Spain, and entitie boll sides to blockade cach other's poris and search all tips in Spanish waters and on the high sras if they were suspected of carrying munitions or prohibited supplies or troops to the enemy. if the suspicions proved true the ships could be seized as prires of war.

The recognition by Britain of the belligerency of the South in the American Civil War (1861) was a landmark in International law, as full belligerent rights had been, considered obtainable by sovereign governments only.

The conditions for recognising insurgents as belligerents are- (1) that they possess part of the territory

the of

legliimate Government; (11) that they have set up a Gavernment of their own: (i) that they conform to the laws and exagen of war.

Attlee

Attacks

Munich

Pact

DEFEAT FOR

BRITAIN

LONDON, Nov. 1. INITIATING THE DE- BATE on the international situation in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Clement Attlee drew atten- tion to "some of the consequences of the great defeat which has been

ON NOVEMBER 15

Wide Repercussions May Follow British Action

TH

PARIS, NOV. 2.

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL ANNOUNCE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TO-DAY ITS INTENTION TO PUT THE ANGLO- ITALIAN PACT INTO OPERATION BY THE MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER,

SAYS THAT FORECASTS "LE TEMPS", WHICH

THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR, sir eric pHIPPS Informed m. Georges BONNET, THE FRENCH foreign_MINISTER, OF THIS DECISION YESTERDAY. Several newspapers to-day discuss France's position arising from this step. One of them believes that the decision will lead to a "new alignment of France's policy regarding Spain."-Reuter, A GRAVE DEFEAT

LONDON, Nov. 1..

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS met to-day to dispose of the outstanding business.

of the present session which was interrupted by the recent recess.

Mr. Chamberlain's supporters predominated, and a majority vote for the Government is certain. Nevertheless, the House was very watchful, and there was considerable vocal opposition from the Labour and Liberal benches.

Foochow

Landing

Mystery

British Warship En Route To Port

sustained by Britain and CONSIDERABLE France, and above all, sus- DOUBTS now exist regard- tained by the cause of lawing the and order, and democratic

government."

authenticity

It is expected that ques- tion time will develop into a full-dress debate, which will start with a series of questions by Mr. Clement Attlee on politics and armament, to which the Premier will reply.

re-

It is forecast that Mr. Chamberlain will tell the House that he is propos ing to get under way with his policy for European appeasement.

Vigilance Committee

In Canton

Prelude To Puppet Government ?

CANTON, Nov. 1.

This is relat the Anglo- Italian Agreement, ex- visages:

Withdrawal by Italy of "Volunteers" from Spain, already fulfilled by Signor Mussolini by the token withdrawal. of 10,000 soldiers.

Recognition by Great Britain of the Italian an- nexation of Ethiopia;

Recognition of Italian rights in the Maliter- Sea and Suez

Of Millions

VIENNA, Nov. 1.

the historic event expected within the next 24 HE ENTIRE PUBLIC LIFE and press is dominated

hours in Vienna, where the new frontiers between Czecho- Slovakia and Hungary will be drawn up.

4

the

The arbitration court, consisting of the German and Italian Foreign Ministers, will meet at Belverdere, the beautiful baroque palace built by Prince Eugene of Savoy.

Some members of Italian delegation arrived Canal;

here this morning and are Imperial Declaration of friend-staying at the ship between the two Hotel, the headquarters of

the conference.

ranean

nations;

Withdrawal of Italian reinforcements from Libya;

Recognition of Bri- tain's right to the source of the Nile:

The granting of bel ligerent rights to General Franco.

COMMONS AND FALL OF HANKOW

No Prospect Of End To Warfare

LONDON, Nov. 1,

THERE HAD BEEN no loss of

Field-Marshal Hermann Goer- ing, who is in Vienna on a private visit, is at the samé hotel.

de

The Hungarian delegation, headed by the Foreign Minister, M. Kanya, ls arriving this afternoon, and will stay at the Bristol Hotel.

the Dr. Chvalkovsky,

Czecha- Slovakia Foreign

gn Minister is expect-

Japanese War On Chinese Leftists

ed here on Tuesday evening, while A JAPANESE ARMY com-

munique says that the Japan-

the Slovak Premier. Dr. Tsio, and the head of the Carpathian-Ukrainion Government, M. Woloschin, will ese Army forces operating in arrive to-night, and will stay at the North China have worked out Grand Hotel.

elaborate plans for the "liquida- The Reich Foreign Minister, Herr tion" of the Chinese Communist Joachim von Ribbentrop is expected troops concentrated near Wutal in Vienna this evening. The con-

cancer

ference will probably take about in northern Shansi, who provide one and a half days. The pro- "something like the

includes a reception and menacing the peace and order in gala performance at the Opera North China.” Trans-Ocean,

Kramme

Dramatic Sequel To Corrigan Case

Re-Arrested With

Three Others On Charge Of Fraud

London, Nov. 1.

The Japanese punitive forces have started operations designed to destroy the Communist forces with the moun- tainous region surrounded by the Shihkinchwong- Pelting Hankow, Tatung, Tatung-Puchow and.Pelping- Sulyuan Railways as the scope of their actions,

the communique indicates.

The Japanese forces have opened their attacks in the districts to the west of Peiping and the Hwayuun plain in north-western Hopeh and have steadily exended their opera- tions toward the west and south,

British lives, or damage to British property in connection with the occupation of Hankow, said Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of Commons to-day in the course of replying to a question

Gradually tightening their encircle- Mr. Attice, in opening the debate

by Mr. W. Paling (Lab) with

ment, the Japanese attacking unlis A DEFINITE STEP has believedly regard to the situation in China.

claim to have driven the Chinese declared that France and Britain, in

Laken in the direction of Mr. Butler added that the British the cause of law and order, had

There was a dramatle sequel last forces Into the mountains near Wutai sustained a grave defeat, and that Canton as it is revealed that Chinese Yangtse Flotilla were chiefly respon-Dennis Corrigan was

government in Consul and the Rear-Admiral of the night to the Corrigan case, in which in northern Shansi. The siege has Ained £500 been pushed from the direcious of Germany was now able to dominate

citizens In the city have organized a sible for bringing foreign areas and 25 quinens costs at the Mansion Shihliachwang, Taiyuan and Tatung. Europe politically and economically.

House for shipping 53 cases full of At the end of October, the Japanese a vigilance committee to participate safely through the crisis. Mr. Chamberlain, in his reply, in the maintenance of

He added that it was too early to tricks to Chinn, which were alleged forces inflicted crushing defents on peace and assess the

ear the Chinese Communist troops at Lingshil and Wutai Mountain. in the most dominant

He added:

Wag of j many

"I repeat

been organizing

occupation.

nety

of Members

self- the Chinese

The "Red Army" forces rounded

conceded that geographically, Gerarder in the district under Japanese Bond Ch course of the trust is to have been tools and motor

China, There appeared to be parts. no immediate prospect of a cessation į In the fighting.

As Corrigan was stepping into

up in the offensive included the corps reports that the Japanese position in central and south-cast

Europe,

Sir Percy

Harris (Lib) asked if the car outside of the court, he was re- have effected a large scale categorically that we have no defence corps are at present Co-Guvernment had done anything to arrested with two others, Frederick respectively under the command of aggressive intentions against Germany operating with Japanese gendarmes protect British industries, and to see and James Willing, who are father Chi Tao, Yang Cheng-wu, Meng Ko- chen and Chin Hsien-chang, the Mr. Attlee-declared that the landing south of Foochow.

that the open door was maintained., and son, described as Dutch, An urgent cable message from or any other country. Our sole con- and troops in patrolling the city. Munich agreement gave Herr

Mr. Buller replied: "Yes."

They, together with Chow Tin-communique adds-Domci. "NG

the mentioned in

original Str, replied Mr. Butler, when shu, her imperial communications are Hitler more than he demanded reliable British sources in Foo-cern is to see that this country, and

asked case, were charged with conspiracy at Godesberg. He declared that chow, received in Hongkong last safe, and that we shall not be so present body will become a peace Mr. Vyvyan Adams (Cons)

committee and the weak that our diplomats cannot enter maintenance not clear

will whether any measures were in pro- to cheat and defraud.

The Willings were remanded on obviously there had been no night,

into discussion on equal footing." eventually develop into a new gov-gress or being contemplated to con-

cert collective measures consideration whatever except atmosphere.

against ball of £500 each upon surrendering Ile announced that the Guvern-enment to administer Kwangtung |

Japanese aggression upon China. their passports, while Corrigan was ment intends to make effective the Province, It is pointed out.--Domet.

remanded in custody.-Reuter. Anglo-Itallan agreement "a 500 as possible."

does

to the demands made by It confirms that the Fukien Germany. Division of the spoila port has been thrown into seemed to be loft to the de- ferment by rumours that cision of Italy and Germany. major landing has been effected Mr. Attles asked what was the at Futsing, 30 miles south of the position in regard to the guarantee city. this country had wanted to give, and who, were going to the guarantors. Was Russia going to be one?

He asked whether the guarantee was in force to-day, and whether it would be ratified, and whether it could be carried out.

was

The Leader of the Opposition de- clared that he was opposed to com- mitting Britain to vague obligations. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, replying for the Government, sold ho sorry Mr. Altice should have de- scribed the Munich agreement as hol did, adding: "It is not one of the characteristics of Totalitarian States that they are accustomed to foul their own nesta.“

gard the Munich agreement ciller

But no one in Foochow has been able to confirm, apparently, that the landing has taken place.

Mr. Chamberlain vigorously de fended the Munich agreement and sald he did not regard it as a defeat. He said that Japanese occupation of Canton and Hankow naturally affected British interests. He added

Japanese sources are silent. A representative of the semi- that the Powers interested in the official "Domel News Agency" slated Orient had taken immediate measures. this morning:

"I think the report

Mr. Chamberlain also said that there was no immediate prospect of is incorrect..

British and American authorities in mediation in the Sino-Japanese dis- Hongkong have received no conar-pute, nor was there an immediate prospect of the cessation of war in maiion of the landing.

China-United Press.

to

Acling on rumours, the British naval authorities have despatched H.M.S. Diamond from Amay Foochow

A * precautionary The destroyer will arrive at Foochow this afternoon,

measure.

DOMINIONS INFORMED

London, Nov. 1. The Premier, Mr. Neville Chamber- inin, in a statement in the House of

With the restoration of order, the

Reuter.

Seizure of British

Canton Leads To

IN

Goods In Protest

CANTON, Nov.. 1.

Generalissimo Moves His Headquarters Guerilla Activity Near

Canton Expected

Shanghal, Nov. 2, Marshal Chiang Kai-shok has shift- ed his headquarters to Shluchow, on the Canlon-Hankow Railway, 125

Chinese reports,

Ts from here that he is now

miles north of Canton, according to directing the Chinese military open-

A COMMUNICATION to the British Vice-Consul in Canton, the Japanese military authorities expressed the opinion that requisitioning of rice from ware houses in the city for the subsistence of Japanese troops is necessary and will there-tions. fore be continued, it was authoritatively revealed.

From the same source it is learni that Mr. Toeng Yang-fu, Mayor of

Il mer Minister of Cuba, General

thorities are unable to recognise the Canton, Mr. Chang Kwul-chong, for-

The Japanese authorities are ready Fu-ling, well-known milltary

transfer of the ownership.

com-

The Japanese communication also indicated that the No American warships are la Commons to-day, when Parliament Japanese authorities have decided to levy distress on the The Premier said he did not re- Foochow and it is improbable that re-assembled for the winding-up of

Liangyek Warehouse as well as the Wakei and Wohong to pay for the properties requisillon-mander in the famous push north- ed when the legitimate owners of the wards from Canton in 1920, and who said properties have been identified. according to rumours, had been up- A defent for democracy, or law; or any will be sent there until more the current session, said that the

Government's intention was to bring Warehouses in the city.

The Japanese troops will continue proached by the Japanese to go over order. On the contrary the Munich definite information is received.

now in Hongkong, the Anglo-Italian agreement Inte

to their

alde, have US8. Tulsa,

been

Doninted agreement was an attempt to carry wii proceed to Swalow next Monday. force as soon as possible.

The Japanese authorities could materials or evidence to prove the search for further stores of rice own-to

ed by Chinese, but they will discon-commanders of the Chinese irregular out by discussion an agreed soluilon.

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the not find any markings inside or validity of the said contract.

Unue requisitioning when they have forces in the area north of Instead of using force, the ngree- U.S.S. J. D. Ford, which arrived in

In Hongkong this morning, is also Dominions and Colonial Secretary, outside of the warehouses WON'T RECOGNISE THANSFER come to consider it unnecessary for

wil It is

sected at the g ment had been carried out in

available if necessary.

be

active very

In the near

future. orderly manner. It was true manyĮ "VA

was naked what arrangements were question, which would indicate

Although it was proposed that the self-su

The

authorities also have The Japanese authorities have now things had followed which none of British sources in Foochow report now in operation for keeping each

statement regarding the them approved, and which all wished ed by urgent telegram last night that us the Dominion governments into that they were owned by British transfer of the ownership was to be

applicable to the inside of the ware manifested the considerable interest issued a agents. rumours of the Japanese landinged with regard to foreign affaits.

they are taking in the question, of re- despatch of 180 Japanca civiliana by spread like wildro yesterday, and

Judging by the circumstances, the house, no Chinese witnesses

| lloving Chinese refugees.

ship to Hankow, an action which had that been produced. maas evacuation of the civil popula- Mr. MacDonaki replied that in Japanese authorities decided

The communique adds that the part aroused resentment in foreign circles | tion was under way,

accordance with the decisions of they were Chinese-owned properties. The British agents have not been played by Mr. T. V. Soong in the re-an foreign vessels have been debarred. Native banks, Government offices successive Imperial Conferences, the Referring to the British contention informed of the documents account ported contracts for transferring the from pivini on the Vanaten në it has and the Chinese Maritime Customs Dominion governments were kept that a contract for the purchase of ing for the things stored in the Chinese properties to foreign

these: The statement, says thus had suspended operations.

constantly informed by telegraph of the warehouse by British interest warehouse nor of the quantities and were inspired by olives ante been proclaimed a "danger.com/ The only definite report of a the information at the disposal of wag concluded on October 24, the other details of the things kept in advertisement, and that payment for etvillana are all closely connected Japanese landing comes from "Trans- Hia' Malesty's Government, as well Japanese authorities pointed out that the warehouse. Under the circum- the contracts, had not been made as with the Japanese army. Trung

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(Continued on Page 4.) -ạn, they have yet to discover sufficient stances, the Japanese military au-yet-Domel.

Ocean.

might have been done differently.

He asked the Houso to consider what the alternative woilld have been and what effect the alternative would have had on Czecho-Blovakia. Dealing with the question of re- fugees, Mr. Chamberlain, said that the Government' had authorised the temporary admission Into Britain of (Continued on Page 4)

have